Print History Part 4
Print History Part 4 – 19th February 2009
In 1814, Friedrich Koenig invented the first power driven press, like Stanhope’s, made from iron but driven by steam, not hand operated. Although Koenig’s principles were the same as Stanhope’s the design was completely different. Instead of a flat surface, his press used rotating cylinders, which pressed against the paper as it was fed through. He was able to increase the pressure between the paper and the type which led to increased clarity on the impression. It could also print approximately 400 sheets per hour.
Print production was nearly trebled when Friedrich Koenig developed his original design into a double cylinder press. This increased production to approximately 1100 sheets per hour. He then developed what he referred to as his ‘completing machine’ which, for the first time was able to print on both sides of the sheet at the same time in one pass.
The invention of the Linotype machine meant that a whole line of type could be moulded instead of individual characters and with the invention of photography in 1837 leading to the invention of the half tone in 1880 meant that for the first time the reproduction of good quality photographs was now possible.
The equipment used by The Printing House today is considerably more advanced than could ever have been imagined by those early print pioneers. Call one of our print professionals today to discuss your requirements. Look out for the next blog on ‘Print History’….coming soon.
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